Mountains & hills · Scottish Highlands
An Riabhachan
An Riabhachan — Named summit at 1129 m.

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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 3 h–8 h
- Best time of year
- Late spring – early autumn (May–Oct)
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
About
An Riabhachan is a named summit in the United Kingdom. Wikidata describes it as: "Named summit at 1129 m.". Coordinates: 57.3624°, -5.1047°.
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Official information
An Riabhachan is a prominent mountain located north of Loch Mullardoch, known for its rugged ridges. It offers various routes for hikers, including challenging circuits that can incorporate multiple Munros in a single day.
From the Wikipedia article
An Riabhachan is a Scottish mountain in the Skye and Lochalsh district of the Highland council area. It is situated 35 kilometres east of Kyle of Lochalsh standing in an isolated position at the western end of Loch Mullardoch, ten kilometres from any public road.
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Background
Description
An Riabhachan reaches a height of 1129 metres (3704 feet) and is one of the highest Munros north of the Great Glen. The mountain's name originates from the Gaelic language and translates as “The Brindled One” which is believed to refer to the flecked effect given by the stone studded turf on the hill.
Sourced from Wikipedia under CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Coordinates
- 57.3624, -5.1047
- Address
- Highland, Scotland
- Official site
- www.walkhighlands.co.uk
Sources
- osm: n270089059 (ODbL)
- wikipedia: An Riabhachan (CC BY-SA 4.0)
- commons: An Riabhachan.jpg (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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📷 3Frequently asked questions
- Where is An Riabhachan?
- An Riabhachan is in the Scottish Highlands, United Kingdom.
- What is An Riabhachan?
- An Riabhachan — Named summit at 1129 m.
- How do I get to An Riabhachan?
- Its coordinates are 57.3624°, -5.1047°.
- Is An Riabhachan free to visit?
- Yes, An Riabhachan is free to enter.